Everyone has an opinion on Parr. Much of the negativity feels reductive. His work is intentional, using irony and discomfort to generate discourse. Love him or loathe him, his influence, advocacy, and patronage of photography are undeniable—and that is how he should be remembered.
The New York Times’ list of the 25 most influential magazine covers sparks debate—subjectivity and omission aside, it reminds us that covers still shape culture. From Time’s haunting 9/11 image to the New Yorker’s restrained symbolism, each great cover captures emotion and its place in time.
A cultural roundup: Real Hackney Dave’s bold screen prints, Professor Alexander’s disaster foresight lecture, a landmark tree photobook, Niwaki’s Field Report, Apple’s awe-inspiring launch, Jony Ive’s design insights, and the urgent crisis of US leadership amid famine and displacement.
BFI screens Love+War on Addario’s fearless lens on conflict; McCullin tours UK; Parr, Flach & Miller talks at Gresham; Wellcome’s Thirst explores water; 50Best celebrates global sandwiches; Vitsoe revives Rams’ 931 bag; retail notes on Desktronic trees & Kolor’s inclusive packing.
The Tour of Britain swept past the end of our road, and with only a Leica in hand, I gambled on catching speed with slowness.
Rochelle Canteen never fails: octopus braised with a surprising herbal sweetness, cod over creamed corn, and the walled garden in summer at its best. Clever, comforting food without ego.
Prime Lenses has grown from a modest creative project into 80+ thoughtful conversations with photographers, including Joel Meyerowitz. Eschewing gear talk so prevalent in the podcast brosphere, it enthusiastically captures the joy of craft, creativity, and the voices shaping photography today.
Reforming the visual culture of football through the success and popularity of the women's game.
First impressions of Irys, a new ad-free social app by Alan Schaller with grand ambitions. Primarily focused on still photography and community but taking an ethical design approach, unlike Meta.
I used to live in Chancery Lane and then moved to Shoreditch so my local area and route into Clerkenwell
Mr. Polaroid tells the little-known story of the man behind the camera, Edwin Land.
A photography contest disqualification sparks debate over rigid rule enforcement versus artistic expression. While truth-altering edits should be barred, applying rules without nuance in art contexts risks stifling creativity. Should judgment override blanket policies in creative competitions?